Spouse sought for questioning after Tipton County woman found shot to death

Authorities are looking for the husband of a 31-year-old woman who was found dead from a gunshot wound in her Drummonds home Friday.

When deputies arrived at the home around 1 p.m. Friday, they found the body of Shannon Gardner-Hatchel, 31. A 5-year-old child was in the home but was unharmed. A family member had called the sheriff's office earlier and asked that they check on her welfare.

Authorities are looking for the victim's husband, Richard Alan Hatchel, 40, for questioning. He is described as being 5'10" 120 pounds with blue eyes and shoulder-length blondish brown hair, mustache and goatee. His vehicle was recovered in Brighton.

If anyone has information or knows the whereabouts of Hatchel, authorities ask that they call criminal investigations at 901-475-3300 or dispatch after hours at 901-475-4300. Tips can also be made at 901-475-3007 or emailed to Sheriff@tiptonco.com